Centre County, Pennsylvania tornadoes

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14confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1975). Most recent: July 2, 2023, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total141950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune4 of 14
StrongestF4May 31, 1985
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Centre County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 3Jun: 4Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 4 of 14 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 1: 1: 36 PM: 0: 2: 19 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
7
EF2
1
EF4
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F4, May 31, 1985

69 mile path Longest path

69 miles, F4

May 31, 1985, whole path Widest

3,330 yards, F4

May 31, 1985
Every tornado

All 14 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 2, 2023EF10.62 mi200 yd00
May 1, 2017EF11.1 mi100 yd01
Apr 20, 2015EF00.96 mi40 yd00
Jun 27, 2013EF11 mi75 yd00
Aug 7, 2007EF11.5 mi400 yd00
Jun 2, 1998F00.5 mi70 yd00
May 29, 1998F02 mi440 yd00
Nov 8, 1996F04 mi550 yd00
Apr 9, 1991F00.5 mi60 yd00
Feb 16, 1990F13 mi350 yd00
May 31, 1985F469 mi3,330 yd00
Jul 29, 1976F10.3 mi40 yd00
Jun 5, 1975F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 5, 1975F20.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 18, 20268 SSE KeatingNot yet rated
Jun 14, 20262 S Pine GlenNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.